Global Travel Director: Strategy, Budget & Programs (Hybrid)

Electronic Arts (EA); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts (EA) is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Travel to lead our worldwide travel function, align with People Experience and Real Estate and Workplace Solutions, and partner with executives to deliver seamless travel for teams worldwide. This is a hybrid role with three days in the office.

You will guide a team including a Travel Manager in Los Angeles, manage programs, policies, budgets, vendor contracts, and work with our travel agency to ensure compliant, cost-efficient travel

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading corporate travel programs.
• 3+ years in global or regional leadership.
• Experience managing travel budgets and vendor contracts.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• You will lead the global travel function, guiding a team that includes a Travel Manager in Los Angeles and potentially the CEO Travel Assistant, while managing relationships with executive partners and internal teams.
• You will oversee and improve strategic programs such as travel data analytics, visa and immigration, ground transportation, expenses integration, sustainability, and insurance coverage for all EA travelers.
• You will maintain and update the Global Travel Policy, manage all program queries, and ensure the EA World Travel Site and booking tools are current and functioning in partnership with our travel agency.
• You will manage the travel budget, oversee all supplier contracts--including airlines, hotels, and consultants--and represent us in all vendor relationships to support our business and player-first mission.

Skills

Travel program leadership

Budget management

Policy communication

Executive travel support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Hospitality/Travel Management

Job description

Electronic Arts (EA) is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Travel to lead our worldwide travel function, align with People Experience and Real Estate and Workplace Solutions, and partner with executives to deliver seamless travel for teams worldwide. This is a hybrid role with three days in the office.

You will guide a team including a Travel Manager in Los Angeles, manage programs, policies, budgets, vendor contracts, and work with our travel agency to ensure compliant, cost-efficient travel